prelates

Meanings

• noun

  High-ranking members of the Christian Church, especially bishops and archbishops.

  - "The prelates of the Roman Catholic Church gather for the annual conference."
  - "The prelate of the local diocese officiated at the wedding ceremony."

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Rhymes

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states , fates , gates , hates , plates

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Variants

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prelate , prelates , domestic prelate , domestic prelates

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Etymology

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From Old French prélat, from prélater, to come before, to precede, from prél, before, in front of.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prelate' comes from the Latin word 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'latere' meaning 'to lie'.

2. The highest-ranking prelate in the Roman Catholic Church is the Pope.

3. The term 'prelate' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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1. clergy: Prelates are a part of the clergy, a group of religious leaders and ministers who are ordained to perform religious duties and functions.

2. bishop: A bishop is a type of prelate who holds the office of oversight over a diocese or episcopal area.

3. archbishop: An archbishop is a higher-ranking prelate who oversees multiple dioceses or archdioceses.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, prelates hold significant power and influence within their respective denominations. They are responsible for the administration and governance of their dioceses or archdioceses, and play a crucial role in the religious and spiritual lives of their followers.

How to Memorize "prelates"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of religious leaders dressed in their ceremonial robes, seated at a table discussing church matters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a bishop's mitre or an archbishop's crozier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'prelates' by associating it with the phrase 'preceding leaders in the church'.

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